From 08/2009
AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB: INSTALLATION
HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
(a) Using SST and a press, install a new front axle hub bearing to the steering knuckle.
SST : 09950-60020
09951-00810
SST : 09950-70010
09951-07100
2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER
(a) Install the front disc brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.
Torque : 8.3 Nm (85 kgf-cm, 73 in-lbf)
3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using SST and a press, install the front axle hub sub-assembly to the steering knuckle.
SST : 09608-32010
SST : 09950-60010
09951-00610
SST : 09950-70010
09951-07100
4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
(a) Using snap ring pliers, install a new front axle hub hole snap ring.
5. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR
(a) Using SST and a hammer, install a new front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector.
SST : 09316-60011
09316-00011
SST : 09608-32010
SST : 09950-60010
09951-00500
09952-06010
SST : 09950-60020
09951-00810
HINT
Align the cutout for the speed sensor in the front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector with the hole of the steering knuckle.
6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.
Text in Illustration
(b) Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque : 290 Nm (2957 kgf-cm, 214 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
(c) Install the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly to the front lower ball joint assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.
Torque : 92 Nm (938 kgf-cm, 68 ft-lbf)
7. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Installation
8. INSTALL FRONT DISC Installation
9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Installation
10. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
(a) Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft assembly and front axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.
NOTICE:
* Be sure to perform this work for a new front drive shaft assembly.
* Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.
(b) Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new front axle hub shaft nut.
Torque : 294 Nm (2998 kgf-cm, 217 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.
HINT
Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the front drive shaft from rotating.
11. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Removal
12. REMOVE FRONT DISC Removal
13. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS Front Axle Hub
14. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT Front Axle Hub
15. INSTALL FRONT DISC Installation
16. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Installation
17. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR Installation
18. STAKE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
(a) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.
19. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque : 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)
20. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment Front Wheel Alignment.
21. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
(a) Check for the speed sensor signals Test Mode Procedure.